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the situation in ukraine in crimea may pose a threat to the international situation. strongly urge all parties and holders and ukrainian crisis to exercise restraint in order to de-escalate it. but not launching the diversity and the faith including the russian community. given the current situation, we believe more than ever that the united nations has a critical role to play. we hope to find a solution to the ukrainian crisis. as well as efforts are the president of the confederation in its capacity. however, given the complexity and fragility of the situation on the ground, we believe it is important to harmonize all efforts. we therefore reiterate our proposal to establish this by the secretary-general and composed of the united nations, european union, the osce and the russian federation. we believe only efforts by the main stakeholders in the respect to the unity and ukraine while considering interest of the russian federation. it would provide a lasting solution to this crisis. all international actors have learned lessons from this and its consequences. this i
the situation in ukraine in crimea may pose a threat to the international situation. strongly urge all parties and holders and ukrainian crisis to exercise restraint in order to de-escalate it. but not launching the diversity and the faith including the russian community. given the current situation, we believe more than ever that the united nations has a critical role to play. we hope to find a solution to the ukrainian crisis. as well as efforts are the president of the confederation in its...
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we call on ukraine's foreign partners to abide by international law. during the discussions we were reminded of the obligations to observe multilateral agreements by all parties, including 1994 budapest memorandum on ukraine in ukraine and russian agreement of 1997. we reiterated the obligation of all member states to refrain in international relations from threats or the use of force against territorial integrity, political independence of any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the u.n. >> [inaudible] was there anyone that did not recognize the actual government of ukraine? >> individual member states who have various opinions will express these opinions. i will not speak on behalf of individual member states. . >> will this require security council action or otherwise? >> we just heard a proposal. it has been put on the table. >> the ukrainian ambassador talked about whether the russian military airplanes across the borders, did they carry troops? what options is the security council considering to ease the unrest in the region? >> the ukrainia
we call on ukraine's foreign partners to abide by international law. during the discussions we were reminded of the obligations to observe multilateral agreements by all parties, including 1994 budapest memorandum on ukraine in ukraine and russian agreement of 1997. we reiterated the obligation of all member states to refrain in international relations from threats or the use of force against territorial integrity, political independence of any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the u.n....
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i just heard a discourse which is of interference within the internal affairs of ukraine. and so i -- everything that russia has just said is interference in the internal affairs of the ukraine. secondly, the presenter of russia says that the russian armed forces, the decision for them to enter ukraine has not yet been prevented. ha everyone knows the russian army is controlling crimea. this is a fact. there's no need to enter ukraine. they were already there. the russia is currently occupying ukraine. this is a fact. international television says russian soldiers are not hiding the fact that they're occupying ukraine and surrounding the basis of the ukrainian army. currently, there's a a long-standing habit of always dealing with his opponent as a nazi before getting rid of him. this is something that the soviets would do. but, no, all of the demonstrators in kiev, not all of them are nazis and the immense majority, they are not members of the far right or nationalist radicals. and if you want the evidence of this, it's quite simple -- elections may take place on may 25 u
i just heard a discourse which is of interference within the internal affairs of ukraine. and so i -- everything that russia has just said is interference in the internal affairs of the ukraine. secondly, the presenter of russia says that the russian armed forces, the decision for them to enter ukraine has not yet been prevented. ha everyone knows the russian army is controlling crimea. this is a fact. there's no need to enter ukraine. they were already there. the russia is currently occupying...
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they don't have a mandate to foreignt ukraine's policies and internal policies. especially deciding ukraine's future. a few words about the markets. know,ards markets, you even before nervous the events in ukraine. even before the situation escalated. due to the steps taken by the fed in the u.s. they madeed that investments into the u.s. economy attractive. people started withdrawing money from developing economies and moving their money to the u.s. economy. this is a general trend. russia, but also india suffered. this is the fundamental and underlying reason. ukraine,rds to politics always has some effects on the markets. money likes calm. i think this is a temporary thing. next question. expect such a tough response to russia's actions from your western partners? would you give some details with -- of your phone conversations with your western partners? and will the g-8 take place in sochi? it takes place, and our phone conversations are confidential. sometimes we even talk on secret lines. i cannot tell you what we said with our partners. how we discussed. i
they don't have a mandate to foreignt ukraine's policies and internal policies. especially deciding ukraine's future. a few words about the markets. know,ards markets, you even before nervous the events in ukraine. even before the situation escalated. due to the steps taken by the fed in the u.s. they madeed that investments into the u.s. economy attractive. people started withdrawing money from developing economies and moving their money to the u.s. economy. this is a general trend. russia,...
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we call on ukraine's partners -- foreign partners to abide by international law. during the discussions, we all reminded of the discussions to observe multilateral agreements. by all parties. also the ukraine and russian agreement of 1997. we reiterated the obligation of all member states to refrain in international relations from threats or the use of force against territorial integrity, a lyrical independence of any state in any manner with the purposes of the united nations. sorry, i have a cold. anybody that recognized the actual government of ukraine? was there a discussion as to who is in charge? states havel member expressed their opinions. i would not be speaking on behalf of individual member states. does remediation require any security council action? >> we have just heard a proposal and it will require further deliberation. it is on the table. >> ukrainian ambassador talked about whether the russian military airplanes that have crossed the borders, did they carry troops? is the security council considering to ease unrest in the region? >> the ukrainian
we call on ukraine's partners -- foreign partners to abide by international law. during the discussions, we all reminded of the discussions to observe multilateral agreements. by all parties. also the ukraine and russian agreement of 1997. we reiterated the obligation of all member states to refrain in international relations from threats or the use of force against territorial integrity, a lyrical independence of any state in any manner with the purposes of the united nations. sorry, i have a...
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, allow ukraine to be able to run its own internal affairs. where are we with the u.n., with the other international organizations, the e.u.? >> thank you. there is an eu summit that is going on right now to my and we, the president, secretary kerry, have been in close touch with the eu leaders. >> are there steps that have been taken on the executive order? >> they have taken some steps with ukrainian individuals, and they are considering today as we meet here a range of other steps. i believe that the eu leaders understand what is at stake here. >> i understand the executive order goes beyond just ukrainians? the euor, but i believe is considering a range of other steps that you can take. i agree with you, acting as part of a broad international coalition on issues like this is likely to have more significant effect on russian behavior. we will continue to do everything we can working with partners and the eq to make clear that costs not only what russia has already done, but the increasingly significant costs of any further escalation. -- i
, allow ukraine to be able to run its own internal affairs. where are we with the u.n., with the other international organizations, the e.u.? >> thank you. there is an eu summit that is going on right now to my and we, the president, secretary kerry, have been in close touch with the eu leaders. >> are there steps that have been taken on the executive order? >> they have taken some steps with ukrainian individuals, and they are considering today as we meet here a range of...
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community to address their concerns about the safety of russian citizens in ukraine. let's give russia the chance to make this better and deliver a clear message of consequences if they don't. this of course can't happen without the support of our european allies and as chairman of the foreign relations committee son europe i'll be on the phone this week with european parliamentarians urging them to join us in proposing new sanctions on the russian economy. i know there is hesitance in europe due to the integration of russia into the european economies, but this crisis should frankly matter more to europe than it matters to us. five years ago, it was a laughable proposition that russia would invade ukraine, but it's happening now, and it may be unthinkable today that russia in five years is going to move on a nato ally, but if this aggression goes unchecked, then the future can be very perilous, even for our friends in europe. finally, a word on the politics of this crisis. i've listened to some of my good friends on the republican side try to score political points i
community to address their concerns about the safety of russian citizens in ukraine. let's give russia the chance to make this better and deliver a clear message of consequences if they don't. this of course can't happen without the support of our european allies and as chairman of the foreign relations committee son europe i'll be on the phone this week with european parliamentarians urging them to join us in proposing new sanctions on the russian economy. i know there is hesitance in europe...
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to build international support for a package that helps to stabilize ukraine's economy. and today we announced a significant package of our own to support the ukraine's economy and to also provide them with the technical assistance they need. it includes a plan loan guarantee package of $1 billion. it provides immediate technical expertise to ukraine to repair its economy. importantly, it provides for assistance to help ukraine plan for elections that are going to be coming up very soon. as i said yesterday, it is important that congress stand with us. i don't doubt the bipartisan concern that's been expressed about the situation in the ukraine. there is something immediate congress can do to help us. that is to help finance the economic package that could stabilize the economy in ukraine, help to make sure that fair and free elections take place very soon, and as a consequence helps to de-escalate the crisis. in the meantime, we are consulting with our international allies across the board. together, the international community has condemned russia's violation of the te
to build international support for a package that helps to stabilize ukraine's economy. and today we announced a significant package of our own to support the ukraine's economy and to also provide them with the technical assistance they need. it includes a plan loan guarantee package of $1 billion. it provides immediate technical expertise to ukraine to repair its economy. importantly, it provides for assistance to help ukraine plan for elections that are going to be coming up very soon. as i...
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being part of the coordinated international effort to help ukraine address its economic challenges. this will require recognition of the civilian right of the ukrainian people to make their own choices about their future. those choices are about domestic politics, just as much as they are about foreign policy. russia can only gain from ukraine's access and it risks losing heavily if ukraine fails. we are ready to work very closely with russia, the neighbor of our neighbor, to insure it plays a constructive role in the future of the ukraine, the future of a neighbor with whom russia establishes ties which support. madam president, hon. members, in view of the challenges and the need for a continued coherent european policy i congratulate you for organizing today's debate. the parliaments and roman has been important for all in ukraine that have been striving for a stable, prosperous, and democratic future. and thank you for your attention . [applause] [speaking in native tongue] .. [speaking in native tongue] >> translator: this fundamental objective freedom has taken the three month
being part of the coordinated international effort to help ukraine address its economic challenges. this will require recognition of the civilian right of the ukrainian people to make their own choices about their future. those choices are about domestic politics, just as much as they are about foreign policy. russia can only gain from ukraine's access and it risks losing heavily if ukraine fails. we are ready to work very closely with russia, the neighbor of our neighbor, to insure it plays a...
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, to always have an ability to threaten the rest of ukraine and also to keep ukraine from joining international organizations like nato. as long as ukraine is a divided country, they will not be able to enter into defense alliances that require them to have control over their sovereignty or territorial integrity. host: butler, pennsylvania, republican line, good morning. caller: i want to go back farther in the history. we speak about crimea. the fact is that stalin was removing the tartars which were the majority of the population in the crimea at that time and sending them to siberia. many of those people never got a chance to come back. some did return after stalin died. that is one part that should be taken into consideration. since vladimir putin sent 800 tanks -- it sounds like a lot more serious than the conversations going on. guest: that's a good point. that is a fairly accurate reading of some of the crimean history. the take away here is that there is not a lot love lost between the crimean's and the kremlin. it's not as if ukrainians in crimea want to be part of russia. that seems n
, to always have an ability to threaten the rest of ukraine and also to keep ukraine from joining international organizations like nato. as long as ukraine is a divided country, they will not be able to enter into defense alliances that require them to have control over their sovereignty or territorial integrity. host: butler, pennsylvania, republican line, good morning. caller: i want to go back farther in the history. we speak about crimea. the fact is that stalin was removing the tartars...
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ave some other this is by the international mediators. personal safety is ensured, i will come back to ukraine as soon as possible. secondly, i do see the ways of solving this crisis. first and foremost is the federal agreement that was first signed in unilaterally breached the west needs to take full responsibility for that. we need to come back to this issue. by item gather a reply from both sides. i believe the responsibility for knots implementing these agreements rest with the west. they initiated that. send their foreign ministers to kiev -- if they send their foreign ministers to kiev. they have approved all of the items that were on the agenda. the councils of ministers added in brussels that day. that is my position and i will maintain it. >> thank you. question. mr. president, yesterday the swiss mass media reported the swiss government arrested your assets in swiss banks as well as the assets of some of their members of ukrainian x government. there's also a criminal case brought against some of the former members of the ukrain
ave some other this is by the international mediators. personal safety is ensured, i will come back to ukraine as soon as possible. secondly, i do see the ways of solving this crisis. first and foremost is the federal agreement that was first signed in unilaterally breached the west needs to take full responsibility for that. we need to come back to this issue. by item gather a reply from both sides. i believe the responsibility for knots implementing these agreements rest with the west. they...
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enshrined in international law. .. russian security forces need to return to their bases. ukraine's sovereign territory needs to be respected in the concerns russia about its interest in ukraine in the crimea its interest in the rights of ethnic russians can and should be addressed in accordance with internatiinternati onal law through the united nations through the osc and we are absolutely willing to support that effort. blocking the ability of the u.n. special envoy to enter the ukraine or to have and effective visit in the ukraine only reinforces to the world the lawlessness of the action so far. >> this last question. hillary clinton clarified some remarks where she basically compared the situation taking place in ukraine and russia to lessons that were learned in the 1930s germany in terms of the effort of russia to go in and claim they are protecting ethnic minorities, ethnic russians in the states. is that a fair comparability? >> i would refer you to former secretary clinton. as she said later she was talking about tactics but i think we are dealing with the probl
enshrined in international law. .. russian security forces need to return to their bases. ukraine's sovereign territory needs to be respected in the concerns russia about its interest in ukraine in the crimea its interest in the rights of ethnic russians can and should be addressed in accordance with internatiinternati onal law through the united nations through the osc and we are absolutely willing to support that effort. blocking the ability of the u.n. special envoy to enter the ukraine or...
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it is a combination of diplomacy result in international community, and support for the ukraine government and ukrainian self-determination that is the best hope for securing and into this crisis. i can assure the prime minister the government will have our full support. >> i'm very grateful of what the right honorable showman has said this morning. just as we need to see tomorrow a voice of unity and clarity from the countries of the european union, not always easy to get -- 20 different nations around the table but it's also very welcome there is such a clear and unified voice went out from this house. to say to the russian government what you've done is wrong what you've done should not be allowed to stand and still be costs and consequences not only for what has been done already but for the costs and consequences if you take this further. >> thank you mr. speaker. last week a judge sentenced a man nine years in prison for causing the death by dangerous driving of two teenage girls. given that about his exact -- is for you for life does the trick agree it's high time we look again at t
it is a combination of diplomacy result in international community, and support for the ukraine government and ukrainian self-determination that is the best hope for securing and into this crisis. i can assure the prime minister the government will have our full support. >> i'm very grateful of what the right honorable showman has said this morning. just as we need to see tomorrow a voice of unity and clarity from the countries of the european union, not always easy to get -- 20 different...
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it is in vie lavings international law. it's in violation of a number of international obligations that the russian federation has. it's in violation of the 1994 buddha pest agreement that -- budapest agreement that russia signed on to. the answer to that we would not find that to be acceptable. i think that it is worth looking at what the president said earlier today, what secretary kerry said in kiev today. what ambassador power said yesterday at the united nations security council. the mobilization that we saw russia undertake and the movement of troops that we saw russia undertake, the closing of roads, the surrounding of military bases in cry mia -- crimea was all done in response to an imaginary threat. there is no credible reporting of violence against ethnic russians in ukraine, eastern ukraine or crimea, and the president made clear and secretary kerry made clear and ambassador power made clear that if there is an issue and if there is protection that needs to be provided to ethnic russian in eastern ukraine, the p
it is in vie lavings international law. it's in violation of a number of international obligations that the russian federation has. it's in violation of the 1994 buddha pest agreement that -- budapest agreement that russia signed on to. the answer to that we would not find that to be acceptable. i think that it is worth looking at what the president said earlier today, what secretary kerry said in kiev today. what ambassador power said yesterday at the united nations security council. the...
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is a at the forefront of international calls to play a central and active first responder role in ukraine it's imperative to secure passage of imf legislation now so we can show support for the imf in this critical moment in per server our leading influential voice in this institution. i want to be clear that even as we deal with the unfolding events in ukraine we continue to focus on our central objective expanding opportunity for all americans. over the past five years we have accomplished a number of important things to make our country stronger and in a better position for the future. in fact since 2009 the economy has steadily expanded expanded our business is added 8.5 million jobs over the last 47 months, the housing market has improved and rising housing prices are pulling millions of homeowners from underwateunderwate r. at the same time household and business balance sheets continued to heal ,-com,-com ma exports are growing in manufacturing is making solid gains. the truth is as the president said in a state of the union we are more ready to meet the demands of the 21st century
is a at the forefront of international calls to play a central and active first responder role in ukraine it's imperative to secure passage of imf legislation now so we can show support for the imf in this critical moment in per server our leading influential voice in this institution. i want to be clear that even as we deal with the unfolding events in ukraine we continue to focus on our central objective expanding opportunity for all americans. over the past five years we have accomplished a...
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rules in ukraine. these steps are in addition to many other actions, including suspension of bilateral discussions with russia on trade and investment, stopping u.s.-russia military to military engagements, suspending preparations to the june g-8 summit in sochi. both chambers are working expeditiously on legislation to help ukraine in this delicate period of transition. we also need to work expeditiously with our european friends and allies and i am encouraged by the news that e.u. is preparing a $15 billion aid package. ukraine has exercised amazing restraint and not escalating the conflict, particularly in crimea. i applaud the restraint and their action. the people of ukraine have suffered incredible difficult history and over the last century they have been subjected to two world wars, 70 years of soviet domination, including stalin's genocidal famine. they certainly don't need another senseless war. nothing justifies russia's aggression. nothing. our political and economic assistance at this time
rules in ukraine. these steps are in addition to many other actions, including suspension of bilateral discussions with russia on trade and investment, stopping u.s.-russia military to military engagements, suspending preparations to the june g-8 summit in sochi. both chambers are working expeditiously on legislation to help ukraine in this delicate period of transition. we also need to work expeditiously with our european friends and allies and i am encouraged by the news that e.u. is...
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and we urge russia to utilize the path legallyugh available to its international organizations to address their concerns of the ethnic concerns gimmicky is pausing in reflecting taking his comments.p >> also what president putin said. nts. >> is the white house plan to issue any knew directives that will allow health care insurers some additional time to offer plans that do not currently meet dca requirements? >> i do not have policy announcements regarding that. this time i would refer you to hhs. >> then loan guarantee package as a first order of business, can you expand on any commitments that the president that might happen and whether he has ex plan? >> i don't have any conversations between the president and members of congress to report out. i think that there is ample opportunities and so many members have been speaking about the ukraine for those that they have been speaking to, namely reporters to ask us in the plan to act on a package of assistance to the ukraine which would be an excellent use of their authority in time. thank you very much. [inaudible conversations] [inaudibl
and we urge russia to utilize the path legallyugh available to its international organizations to address their concerns of the ethnic concerns gimmicky is pausing in reflecting taking his comments.p >> also what president putin said. nts. >> is the white house plan to issue any knew directives that will allow health care insurers some additional time to offer plans that do not currently meet dca requirements? >> i do not have policy announcements regarding that. this time i...
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and when we call on russia to respect its international obligations under the un charter to restrain from the threat of the territory and for any state we are referring to the general principle here that guide the conduct of the nations and of the international community. so, maintaining or recognizing ukraine's territory and recognizing its sovereignty is something the nations have done including russia. russia is party to agreements that recognize, including the budapest memorandum from i think the 1990s that recognized ukraine's independence and integrity and we call on nations to uphold their obligations under those agreements and under the un charter. >> when you talk about an intervention line, that seems like a red wine, it does raise the question of well then, what? how much of -- how important a national interest is this? what are we going to do? >> i'm not going to speculate on what happens if this happens. what we are focused on is what is happening. and what we can do to assist the ukrainian people as they deal with the current circumstances the country is in both economi
and when we call on russia to respect its international obligations under the un charter to restrain from the threat of the territory and for any state we are referring to the general principle here that guide the conduct of the nations and of the international community. so, maintaining or recognizing ukraine's territory and recognizing its sovereignty is something the nations have done including russia. russia is party to agreements that recognize, including the budapest memorandum from i...
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commitments in regards to ukraine's legitimate borders. let me also comment very briefly on the budget, mr. secretary i know you had a very difficult choice. the budget numbers are compromised numbers, not what we all would like to see. we all would -- the administration has been very clear about this -- a long term budget agreement that, yes, deals with tax reform and revenue so we have some predictability in our tax code to help businesses and deals with continuation of progress made in bringing down health care costs which will bring down entitlement spending. we need that predictability in our budget, the thing i hear most from the private sector on this job growth is to make decisions. the administration has worked very hard and been very bold about putting forward suggestions in that regard. i applaud you for that. it does lead to job growth senator warner has been talking about and senator brown and others. yes, we need to do a better job of job growth. we have to have a budget that allows us to invest adequate money in education an
commitments in regards to ukraine's legitimate borders. let me also comment very briefly on the budget, mr. secretary i know you had a very difficult choice. the budget numbers are compromised numbers, not what we all would like to see. we all would -- the administration has been very clear about this -- a long term budget agreement that, yes, deals with tax reform and revenue so we have some predictability in our tax code to help businesses and deals with continuation of progress made in...
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of russian speaking populations within ukraine, and make clear that to russia, the strengthening ties between ukraine and the european union should not be seen as some game that will prejudice its own bilateral relations. ick response and contribute to the escalation of the crisis. >> hello, mr. speaker. arrays -- arise for all the poetic measures to be used. that is absolutely what we are doing and indeed, i think from agreementery strong of the gravity of the threats and the principles that should guide us in responding to it. ofspoke about the violation ukraine's independence and sovereignty. he commended the u.n. -- the ukrainian government for its restraint and urged them to continue with that and to continue to do everything they can to show they are being inclusive within ukraine, that there is no threat to you russian -- to russians. i put it to them yesterday that they could have additional changes to language laws. towould give extra assurance the acting president not to that infringe in any way on the russian language to go ahead. the -- whetherr i thought the imf would be
of russian speaking populations within ukraine, and make clear that to russia, the strengthening ties between ukraine and the european union should not be seen as some game that will prejudice its own bilateral relations. ick response and contribute to the escalation of the crisis. >> hello, mr. speaker. arrays -- arise for all the poetic measures to be used. that is absolutely what we are doing and indeed, i think from agreementery strong of the gravity of the threats and the principles...
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diplomatically, the international community must affirm ukraine in her interim government. i commend president obama and secretary kerry for their leadership. yesterday, the osce announced that 18 participating countries will send 35 unarmed military observers to ukraine. let them reveal the truth. countries with large ukrainian dies a practice, like our country, along with poland, canada, argentina, portugal, the united kingdom and kazakhstan, should have constructive means to help. the international community must make sure that election monitors are trained for the upcoming elections in ukraine on may 25. then, economically, the world community should proceed to work through ukraine's financial challenges. however, any financial assistance to ukraine should be contingent on repayment, and ukraine's new government must clearly at the fine performance standards and lay out a reasonable play to repay any foreign aid. it will require technical assistance, management expertise and loan personnel from governments throughout the world. in addition, the united states and other n
diplomatically, the international community must affirm ukraine in her interim government. i commend president obama and secretary kerry for their leadership. yesterday, the osce announced that 18 participating countries will send 35 unarmed military observers to ukraine. let them reveal the truth. countries with large ukrainian dies a practice, like our country, along with poland, canada, argentina, portugal, the united kingdom and kazakhstan, should have constructive means to help. the...
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let international monitors into all of ukraine, including crimea , to ensure the rights that all you craniums are being respected, including ethnic consultations between russia and ukraine with the participation of the international community, and russia would maintain its basis in crimea provided it abides by its agreements. theworld should support people of ukraine as they move to elections in may. that is the path of de-escalation. secretary kerry is engaged with discussions with all parties to pursue that path. but if this violation of international law continues, it will result in the united states and our allies and the international community's resolve being firm. we support the people of ukraine. one last point, there has been talking in congress about these issues. today i call on congress to follow us on -- follow up on these words with actions, to support the imf's capacity to lead resources to ukraine and provide assistance for the ukrainian government so they can and stabilizetorm the economy, make needed reforms, deliver for their people, all of which will provide a smo
let international monitors into all of ukraine, including crimea , to ensure the rights that all you craniums are being respected, including ethnic consultations between russia and ukraine with the participation of the international community, and russia would maintain its basis in crimea provided it abides by its agreements. theworld should support people of ukraine as they move to elections in may. that is the path of de-escalation. secretary kerry is engaged with discussions with all parties...
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that is not how international law is supposed to operate. i would also note just, you know, the way that some of this has been reported, that the suggestion somehow that russian actions have been clever strategically. i actually think that this has not been a sign of strength, but rather is a reflection that countries near russia have deep concerns and suspicions about this kind of meddling. and if anything, it will push many countries further away from russia. there is the ability for ukraine to be a friend of the west's and a friend of russia's as long as none of us are in, inside of ukraine trying to meddle and intervene, certainly not militarily, with decisions that properly belong to the ukrainian people. >> the president earlier today at a elementary school not far from the white house where he unveiled his 2015 budget request, and a live look now at the capitol where earlier today the budget was delivered to lawmakers on both the house and senate side. the associated press writing that the president's 2015 fiscal blueprint includes pr
that is not how international law is supposed to operate. i would also note just, you know, the way that some of this has been reported, that the suggestion somehow that russian actions have been clever strategically. i actually think that this has not been a sign of strength, but rather is a reflection that countries near russia have deep concerns and suspicions about this kind of meddling. and if anything, it will push many countries further away from russia. there is the ability for ukraine...
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the associated press says russia issued ultimatum for surrender of two ukraine yap warships in crimea. secretary kerry said the international community could kick russia out of the g8 holding meetings in sochi in june and they could freeze assets if russia does not withdraw the occupation. he is scheduled to make remarks shortly from the state department after a meeting with the prime minister of moldova. we'll bring you remarks on companion network c-span. russian president vladmir putin said he sent troops to protect russian personnel in military bases in southern ukraine after the ouster of ukraine's president. secretary of state kerry will speak to the american israel public affairs committee meeting, aipac. we will have the secretary's remarks live from the conference on our companion network c-span. those remarks are scheduled to start at 5:00 eastern time. at the pentagon -- >> internet as we know it today, bears no resemblance to monopoly telephone service back in the 1930s and '40s and '50s. and what, what the courts have said and what the congress supports is if i walk in to
the associated press says russia issued ultimatum for surrender of two ukraine yap warships in crimea. secretary kerry said the international community could kick russia out of the g8 holding meetings in sochi in june and they could freeze assets if russia does not withdraw the occupation. he is scheduled to make remarks shortly from the state department after a meeting with the prime minister of moldova. we'll bring you remarks on companion network c-span. russian president vladmir putin said...
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we asked the security council to consider the situation in ukraine as seriously as it is and to under taketake the appropriate measures to assist us to stop the dangerous developments which are challenging the international peace and challenging doctor-term integrity. >> how would you characterize the russian military movements? with you characterize them as aggression? >> yes. because some of them identified themselves as russians. we know specifically some of the units units, for example, this 22nd special brigade of main intelligence department of armed forces of russian federation we know involved the special marine forces company. i gave you the name of this captain who led his group because of the decision of the crimean parliament and we identified the presence of the russian aircraft and helicopters. the people who invaded in the parliament and crimean parliament and council and who is congress the airports there to be identified. >> can you tell us the name of the naval officer and can you tell us where the aircraft are headed? are they going in crimea or other places and whe
we asked the security council to consider the situation in ukraine as seriously as it is and to under taketake the appropriate measures to assist us to stop the dangerous developments which are challenging the international peace and challenging doctor-term integrity. >> how would you characterize the russian military movements? with you characterize them as aggression? >> yes. because some of them identified themselves as russians. we know specifically some of the units units, for...
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and for the international community. i certainly hope that we will see action in the senate and congress in the next few days. thatast in the next week expressed bipartisan concern and send a strong message that the country is united and we thank those -- think those actions are totally inappropriate and unacceptable within the international community and international law. i hope that you all will continue to keep the committee informed about that issue in the coming weeks as challenges change and things are changing very rapidly. outlined in many of the questions so far, people have talked about the increasing threats around the world, the significant crises we are facing throughout the world today and the challenges that face is for our national security. thetly is about men and women in uniform and int is happening elastically terms of our military and its footprint in the united states. i represent the state that shares the shipyard. that is the big issue for us. as i saw the budget that is being presented, one conc
and for the international community. i certainly hope that we will see action in the senate and congress in the next few days. thatast in the next week expressed bipartisan concern and send a strong message that the country is united and we thank those -- think those actions are totally inappropriate and unacceptable within the international community and international law. i hope that you all will continue to keep the committee informed about that issue in the coming weeks as challenges change...
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ukraine is not an obscure side show. it is comprised of remnants of two european empires and deeply embedded in the integrated culture and economy of europe as a whole. disaster there threatens a very great deal in europe, a continent that we have spent a hundred years, trillions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lives to stabilize. european security and stability is been at the very heart of our foreign and defense policy for an entire century. if american foreign policy and american strategic interests in the world have any permanent core, it is that interest in europe's well-being. now, ukraine's conflict with the remnants of soviet style aggression portends serious threats to the rest of russia's borderlands nearly all of which was long dominated by red army presence and force. the baltic states must be alarmed right now. if we do nothing, they could panic. poland has already summoned nato councils to consider its own security and therefore the security of the alliance. georgia painfully reflects that the paltr
ukraine is not an obscure side show. it is comprised of remnants of two european empires and deeply embedded in the integrated culture and economy of europe as a whole. disaster there threatens a very great deal in europe, a continent that we have spent a hundred years, trillions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lives to stabilize. european security and stability is been at the very heart of our foreign and defense policy for an entire century. if american foreign policy and american...
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i think ukraine has put foreign policy back on the map. we thought this would be a debate about poverty or social spending, but now ukraine, the way this unfolds, it could have a major impact on how the election unfolds. host: we will talk more about the ukraine with our next guest, a former ambassador to the country. we have a few more minutes with robert costa of the "washington post." michael is in alabama on our line for independents. are you with us? caller: yes, sir. how are you doing? host: good. you are on with robert costa. caller: i have a couple of questions about this budget. i am not a republican, not a democrat. i am for who has the best policies. you talk about cutting spending, ,hat about all of the pork sending money overseas to feed these people? my uncle jerry made a comment -- sadid it is said we we live in the richest nation in the world, and we cannot even feed all of our people. you have harry reid calling american people liars. i hate to be him in nevada when i go up for reelection. let's stop spending money oversea
i think ukraine has put foreign policy back on the map. we thought this would be a debate about poverty or social spending, but now ukraine, the way this unfolds, it could have a major impact on how the election unfolds. host: we will talk more about the ukraine with our next guest, a former ambassador to the country. we have a few more minutes with robert costa of the "washington post." michael is in alabama on our line for independents. are you with us? caller: yes, sir. how are you...
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russian actions in ukraine and georgia are a clear violation of international obligations and treaties. for example, russia was a signatory to the 1994 budapest memorandum. that reaffirmed its commitment to ukraine to respect the independence and sovereignty and existing borders of that nation to refrain from the threat or use of force against territorial integrity or political independence of ukraine, to refrain from economic coercion, to subordinate ukraine to russia's interests and to consult in the event the situation arises that raises a question concerning these commitments. remember why the budapest memorandum was entered into by russia, the united states and the united kingdom as well, as well as ukraine. it was entered into because the ukrainians were surrendering their nuclear weapons. they had decided to give up their nuclear arsenal as long as they had an assurance that they would be protected and their sovereignty would be respected. russians signed on and then summarily ignored it by basically the act of aggression in crimea in this last week. in 1997, the russian federat
russian actions in ukraine and georgia are a clear violation of international obligations and treaties. for example, russia was a signatory to the 1994 budapest memorandum. that reaffirmed its commitment to ukraine to respect the independence and sovereignty and existing borders of that nation to refrain from the threat or use of force against territorial integrity or political independence of ukraine, to refrain from economic coercion, to subordinate ukraine to russia's interests and to...
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it is time for the international community to mobilize its resources to assist ukraine's transition to a democratic, secure, and prosperous country. the people of ukraine have had an incredibly difficult history. over the last century they have been subjected to two world wars, 70 years of soviet domination, including stalin's generagenocide famine. our assistance will be a concrete manifestation that we do indeed stand by the people of ukraine as they main fest their historic choice for freedom and democracy. moreover, we need to help ukraine succeed to realize the vision of a europe whole, free and at peace. that is our desire and that's the desire of the people of ukraine. they are moving right now on the right path. they critically need our help and the international community's help to make sure that russia does not try to dominate this country, that its desires to become part of europe are realized, that free and fair elections can take place and the rights of their people can be respected by their government. yesterday, i heard from swiss president and osce chair in office presi
it is time for the international community to mobilize its resources to assist ukraine's transition to a democratic, secure, and prosperous country. the people of ukraine have had an incredibly difficult history. over the last century they have been subjected to two world wars, 70 years of soviet domination, including stalin's generagenocide famine. our assistance will be a concrete manifestation that we do indeed stand by the people of ukraine as they main fest their historic choice for...
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thre to emerge withe support of the international community. the leaders of the opposition have shown unbelievable courage and we pay tribute to them for signing the agreement for realizing that together with the sanctions and the threats and violence, there was enough substance to their protest to overthrow the regime. it is a sensual but we support the country now to establish stable institutions and to ensure that the presidential elections take place freely and fairly and to make sure that there is a proper wall in place with the support of these and the commission. we have to give as much assistance as possible. and this is why it is important that we put in place any procedures that we can as rapidly as possible, commissioner, because we need to give this country every support we can and avoid it from becoming bankrupt. we have to hope that russia will also show a responsible attitude. we have to get our support to the country through many different channels. and we have got to avoid giving anybody in al levine for an inappropriate approa
thre to emerge withe support of the international community. the leaders of the opposition have shown unbelievable courage and we pay tribute to them for signing the agreement for realizing that together with the sanctions and the threats and violence, there was enough substance to their protest to overthrow the regime. it is a sensual but we support the country now to establish stable institutions and to ensure that the presidential elections take place freely and fairly and to make sure that...
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international committee inquired into the responsibilities that toled 80 ukrainians trying expect democracy. a change in power is not enough of a sanction. i would like to invite the european government to receive ukraine wantsthe the government has been appointed. it is in the interest of both sides -- what do you think? >> thank you very much. -- delegation [indiscernible] we were involved in meetings last week with representatives of the institutions and the president at the time. and we will continue to have these discussions and we will accept invitations to meet with these governments. we have always taken the view that we should be involved in discussions for both parties, this is an inclusive process that will make a genuine antribution to establishing state where future for the country. that is the offer we hope the country will take up and we hope they will get endorsement from that from the european parliament. >> thank you very much. colleagues,ner, chance to up the build a prosperous and inclusive country. it will not be easy. for a stabled -- inclusive government where all the
international committee inquired into the responsibilities that toled 80 ukrainians trying expect democracy. a change in power is not enough of a sanction. i would like to invite the european government to receive ukraine wantsthe the government has been appointed. it is in the interest of both sides -- what do you think? >> thank you very much. -- delegation [indiscernible] we were involved in meetings last week with representatives of the institutions and the president at the time. and...
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sovereignty, ukraine's territorial integrity, that they are in violation of international law, that they are in violation of previous agreements that russia has made with respect to how it treats and respects its neighbors, and as a consequence, we got strong statements from nato, from the g7, condemning the actions that russia has taken, and we are going to continue these diplomatic efforts during the course of this week. my interest is seeing the ukrainian people being able to determine their own destiny. russia has strong historic ties to the ukraine. there are a lot of russian nationals inside ukraine, as well as native russians, as there are a lot of ukrainians inside russia. they have strong commercial ties between those two countries, and so all of those interest can be recognized, but what cannot be done is for russia with impunity to threaten its soldiers on the ground and to violate basic principles that are recognized around the world, and i think the strong condemnation in has received from countries around the world integrate -- indicate that history feels russia is on
sovereignty, ukraine's territorial integrity, that they are in violation of international law, that they are in violation of previous agreements that russia has made with respect to how it treats and respects its neighbors, and as a consequence, we got strong statements from nato, from the g7, condemning the actions that russia has taken, and we are going to continue these diplomatic efforts during the course of this week. my interest is seeing the ukrainian people being able to determine their...
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is that some of the people that the oligarchs are worried about inside ukraine are worried about their own private wealth, and they may even be sending to people to moscow to try to get some kind of agreement. that may be great news as far as defusing the crisis is concerned, but that will only mean that you are freezing the corruption in the economy and, therefore, we may very well be seen this crisis continue again in the future. >> i guess i would simply offer that, first of all i'm glad you're underscoring this point, because a good friend of mine, former ambassador to poland lee feinstein just would get these on foreign policy.com where he pointed out at the end of the cold war poland and ukraine copper precise country for less had about the same or capital gdp. the ukraine was slightly ahead at that point and a poland is three times richer per person. it's just to underscore the gravity of this economic stagnation that's been ongoing in ukraine for so long. i don't have a good answer on how to fix it but i would use this argument as one more tool against putin when he tries to cl
is that some of the people that the oligarchs are worried about inside ukraine are worried about their own private wealth, and they may even be sending to people to moscow to try to get some kind of agreement. that may be great news as far as defusing the crisis is concerned, but that will only mean that you are freezing the corruption in the economy and, therefore, we may very well be seen this crisis continue again in the future. >> i guess i would simply offer that, first of all i'm...